by Jacob Patterson-Stein Last week, Charles “Chuck” Hagel became the first Secretary of Defense nominee to face a filibuster. Congressional Republicans say they need more time to research Senator Hagel’s background, which has given supporters and detractors plenty of time to do their own due diligence. Before he had to face a Senate confirmation hearing, […]
Analysis: The Dismal Politics of Immigration Reform in the House of Representatives
Original research demonstrates that while the Republican Party has a great deal to gain from successful bipartisan immigration reform, House Democrats face little benefit and even, paradoxically, the possibility of significant losses. By Alex Engler